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The study was stopped due to methodological issues that require additional consideration prior to resuming the trial.
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Study will test the use of narratives on patient satisfaction and translation of an evidence-based approach to the use of X-rays for leg injuries in the Emergency Department (ED). The investigators will identify patients with foot, ankle, or knee injuries for whom X-rays are determined to not be needed. On discharge, patients will receive the current fact-based sheet or that plus a narrative explaining the work-up and treatment of these injuries. Outcomes will be assessed by a survey measuring patient satisfaction and understanding.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Narrative | Experimental | This arm will receive information regarding leg injuries and X-ray usage in narrative form in addition to standard of care discharge information. |
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| Control | Placebo Comparator | This arm will receive a blank piece of paper in addition to the standard of care discharge information. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Narrative | Behavioral | Narrative form as described above. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Patient Satisfaction | To measure patient satisfaction, we will use a validated survey instrument. The survey asks patients 5 questions, which they answer by providing responses on a 5-point scale ranging from "Poor" to "Excellent." The questions include:
| 5 minutes after intervention |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 19104 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D004194 | Disease |
| ID | Term |
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| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D062525 | Narrative Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D011613 | Psychotherapy |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |
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| Control |
| Behavioral |
Blank piece of paper |
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